Description
Indulge in the refreshing flavors of summer with this Chilled Creamy Tomato Basil Soup. Velvety smooth and bursting with the essence of ripe tomatoes and fresh basil, this no-cook soup is a delightful way to beat the heat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Soup:
- 2 pounds ripe tomatoes (cored and chopped)
- 1 small shallot or 1/4 small red onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves (plus more for garnish)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar (optional, to balance acidity)
Instructions
- Blend the Ingredients: In a blender, combine tomatoes, shallot, garlic, olive oil, Greek yogurt, red wine vinegar, basil, salt, pepper, and sugar. Blend until smooth.
- Chill the Soup: Transfer the mixture to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Serve: Stir well, ladle into bowls, and garnish with basil leaves and olive oil before serving.
Notes
- For a silkier texture, strain the soup after blending.
- Pair with crusty bread or grilled cheese for a satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
